St Andrew's Retreat - Unique converted Church

Castle in Giants Castle Game Reserve, South Africa

  1. 8 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 4 baths
Hosted by Paul And Jennifer
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
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A beautifully appointed 120 year old converted Stone Church in the Hidcote farming area - 50 kms from the Magnificent Giants Castle Mountain Range, Highmoor and Kamberg reserves- a heavenly place to stay for the discerning guest.

The space
St. Andrews is ideally situated for the nature and outdoor enthusiast as it close to the Drakensberg with Highmoor, Kamberg and Giants Castle Nature Reserves, all of which are within 50 kms. These reserves have some of the best preserved rock art in the central Berg.
The Brit, Boer, and Zulu battle sites namely, Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift and Blood River are within easy driving distance.
The Midlands Meander has become well known to the rambling tourist for cultural exploration (Mandela’s Capture site and arts and crafts) exceptional cuisine and country exploits.
Other activities such as trout fishing, mountain biking and horse riding are on offer in the Midlands.

Guest access
St Andrews main chapel and the annex is reserved exclusively for one group of guests/ per booking. The place is serviced daily from Monday through to Saturday, however this is optional. There is no additional charge for this service.

Other things to note
There are few other places to stay in the world where the beauty of a timeless unique building, which reflects our past, stands in such perfect splendor against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensberg, a natural world heritage site.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed, 1 sofa bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private pool
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 295 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Giants Castle Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Whether a restful stop-over en route between Johannesburg and Durban or a quiet and central base from where you can explore the Midlands, the KZN Historic Battlefields and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Mountains, your stay at St Andrews will remain with you forever.

Meet your host

Superhost
352 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Speaks English

Paul And Jennifer is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
8 guests maximum
Pets allowed
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Not suitable for children and infants

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